Arrowquip Q-CATCH 5400 User manual

Q-CATCH®
PRODUCT MANUAL
CATTLE CHUTES
5400 | 7400 | 8700
1-877-275-6075 | [email protected]
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LEFT - RIGHT
OCTOBER 2021

THIS PRODUCT MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
Q-Catch 74 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 74 Series Standard
Q-Catch 87 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 87 Series Standard
Q-Catch 54 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 54 Series Standard

CONTENTS
Safety Precautions 1
Risk Assessment 2
Operating the Q-Catch®Cattle Chute 2
3E Q-Catch Head Gate Assembly 3
Emergency Head Gate Release 3
Head Gate & Squeeze Conversion 5
Rolling Door Switch 17
Recommended Maintenance 20
Regular Maintenance (Every 6 Months) 20
When Necessary 22
Friction Lock Mantenance 22
Troubleshooting Guide 23
Warranty 24
Add-Ons Maintenance & Safety Precautions 25
3rd Generation Head Holder 25
Sheeted Sternum Bar 26
Trimming Bar 27
Wheel Kit 28
Wheel Maintenance 36

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATION. ARROWQUIP DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURY WHEN THIS SAFETY MANUAL HAS
NOT BEEN READ IN FULL AND KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
OPERATORS OF THIS PRODUCT TAKE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY HARM OR INJURY TO THE ANIMAL OR OPERATOR WHEN IT PERTAINS
TO HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS USED AND MAINTAINED.
Please keep this manual for frequent reference and to pass on to new users or owners.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. ANY
HARM TO THE ANIMAL OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHICH OCCURS
DUE TO HOW THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED, OR RESULTING FROM A LACK
OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
OPERATOR.
All farm machinery and equipment are potentially dangerous. Careless use of any Arrowquip
livestock equipment may cause injury or damage to persons, cattle, or property. Arrowquip
has taken precautions in the design and manufacturing of this product to ensure that it is safe
and user-friendly. Therefore, the user must assume all responsibility and risk associated with
the possession and use of the cattle squeeze chute.
WARNING: READ BELOW BEFORE OPERATION.
Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before using the cattle squeeze
chute.
1. DO NOT wear loose-tted clothing.
2. Ensure the cattle squeeze chute is on a rm, level, dry surface that is free of rocks and
other trip hazards. A level concrete pad ush with the ground and with the chute bolted
to the concrete is strongly recommended.
3. DO NOT enter the vet cage until the animal is secured in the head gate and the rump
bar has been placed so that the cow cannot back up.
4. DO NOT stand in front of the head gate while operator is moving the cattle through the
squeeze chute.
5. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NEAR AN OPERATING
MACHINE.
1 | SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

6. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more
docile in the chute.
7. DO NOT make any modications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory modications to
the equipment can reduce the safety for the operator & livestock, and void warranty.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Conduct a risk assessment on procedures for which the cattle squeeze chute used and
establish a safe work procedure.
1. Ensure all users of the equipment have been inducted and comply with safe working
procedure.
2. Please ensure that there are NO large or hazardous objects inside the chute that may
cause injury to the animal or operator, or may cause the equipment to malfunction.
3. Make sure that your chute has been cleared of ALL livestock after use.
4. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and
wash after use.
OPERATING THE Q-CATCH CATTLE CHUTE
RISK ASSESSMENT | 2
1. Ensure the head gate, tail gate, and all access points are closed before the animal
enters the chute.
2. Open tail gate for the animal to enter the squeeze chute enclosure.
3. Close tail gate.
4. Open head gate slightly more than the neck size of the animal to tempt the animal to
stick its head through the head gate. When neck of animal is in the correct position,
quickly close the head gate securely on the animal’s neck.
5. If required, side squeeze animal and engage head restraint to restrain further
movement.
6. If the animal applies excessive pulling pressure on head gate, it is recommended to use
the anti-backing bar behind cattle rump.
ENSURE ALL CHUTE FUNCTIONS AND ADD-ONS ARE
WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE OPERATING.
CONFIRM ANIMAL IS SECURELY HELD BEFORE CARRYING
OUT ANY HUSBANDRY WORK.